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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 353.01 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 353.01 and 148.51 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 353.01 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/353.01 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 353.01 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 52,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,425.52/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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